Harper and Watkins return to Irish squad for Olympic qualifiers
Beth Harper and Chloe Watkins have been recalled to the Irish hockey squad ahead of next month's Olympic qualifiers in Spain.
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Morocco select blend of youth and experience in African Nations Cup squad
Morocco coach Walid Regragui has opted for a mixture of youth and experience in his 27-man squad for the African Cup of Nations finals which start next month in the Ivory Coast.
Guinea name Keita, Sylla in Nations Cup squad
Guinea have kept faith with captain Naby Keita and fellow veteran Issiaga Sylla as well as handing teenage striker Facinet Conte a first call-up to their 25-man squad for next month's African Cup of Nations finals in the Ivory Coast.
Xavi urges Barca to be more clinical in bid to keep title charge alive
Barcelona must play with more conviction to avoid the setbacks they have suffered in recent games, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Tuesday ahead of their LaLiga meeting with lowly Almeria.
Ireland squad named for men's Olympic qualifiers
Ireland head coach Mark Tumilty has named his squad for next month's Olympic hockey qualifiers.
Indian Men's Hockey Team Goes Down Against Belgium In 5 Nations Tournament
The Indian men's hockey team produced a listless show to go down 2-7 against Olympic champions Belgium in their second match of the 5 Nations Tournament in Valencia, Spain on Saturday. Abhishek and Jugraj Singh were the two goal scorers for India. The first quarter saw Belgium off the blocks and running in no time scoring three quick goals, courtesy Cedric Charlier (1'), Alexander Hendrickx (10') and Thibeau Stockbroekx (13') to put India on the backfoot. Belgium further extended the lead after another goal from Thibeau Stockbroekx (16') early in the second quarter. Abhishek (18') scored a field goal for India but it was followed by another goal from Tom Boon (26') as India were left trailing 1-5.
Barcelona 'Give Away' Points At Valencia, Atletico Stumble In Bilbao
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said his team "gave away two points" to Valencia in a tense 1-1 draw on Sunday in La Liga. The champions moved third, a point clear of Atletico Madrid, but trail Real Madrid by four and surprise leaders Girona by six, having played one game more than all three sides. Atletico fell 2-0 at Athletic Bilbao earlier Saturday but the Catalans could not take full advantage in an entertaining clash on the east coast. Joao Felix sent Barcelona ahead in the second half after a slick team move, but Hugo Guillamon's fine strike pegged them back.
Valencia fight back to hold Barcelona to a 1-1 draw
:Valencia fought back to snatch a 1-1 draw at home against Barcelona in their LaLiga clash on Saturday - a result that will do nothing to ease the pressure on Xavi Hernandez's side, winless in their last three games in all competitions.